SXSW Eco, Program Curator, Application Deadline, BTT Gateway Job ID 9872

Explore this position and learn how to apply via your BTT Gateway account, Job ID 9872, expiration 2/28 

SXSW Eco is a three-day conference held annually in October in Austin, Texas looking at Social + Environmental Impact through the lenses of Design and Technology. 

Programming Categories 
Startups + Technology 
Corporate Social Responsibility + Social Good 
Design + Marketing 

Job Description 
SXSW Eco program curators are responsible for creating content and securing speakers within their category. Each curator will receive a track outline, detailing how many of each type of event they are responsible for programming, as well as a timeline with deadlines. 
-Build panels, workshops, mentor sessions + develop special events 
-Book speakers and event hosts for programming within their track 
-Recommend and secure Advisory Board members relevant to track 
-Solicit and generate panel submissions within PanelPicker timeline (February – May 1) 
-Manage PanelPicker sessions within the track 
-Obtain photos or other marketing materials needed for promotion of events within the track 
-Participate in weekly Skype calls with Head of Programming + Conference Admin 
Onsite: Responsible for overseeing all programming within track and introducing sessions 

Qualifications 
Demonstrated expertise in Programming Category 
Demonstrated project management ability of similar scope 
Ability to represent SXSW Eco in a professional and positive manner 
Ability to meet deadlines, quick response to emails 
Google Drive + Excel proficiency required